Private foundation · EIN 39-1818780 · Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc 9572172110

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $422K total, median $80K. 86% of grants stayed in Wisconsin.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$422K
Median grant
$80K
Stays in WI
86%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2025

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Monica SchoolWhitefish Bay, WIGeneral support$85K
St Marcus SchoolMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$82K
Nativity Jesuit AcademyMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$80K
Notre Dame School of MilwaukeeWest Allis, WIGeneral support$80K
Arthritis FoundationMadison, WIGeneral support$75K
Milwaukee Academy of ScienceMilwaukee, WIGeneral support$15K
The JesuitsChicago, ILGeneral support$5,000

By state: Wisconsin 6 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc 9572172110 is a private grantmaking foundation in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, administered in care of Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1994. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc 9572172110 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc 9572172110 give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $422K across 7 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does James & Virginia Wheeler Foundation Inc 9572172110 give?

Wisconsin (6 grants), Illinois (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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